Welcome, friends, to another fun-filled Thrill of the Hunt post where I share my latest thrifty (and mostly) vintage finds with you. I'm excited to get started so here goes!
Brass Candlestick
To think that I was SO finished with brass YEARS ago. For whatever reason, I have rebounded from my fear of brass and am now in search of vintage brass at whatever the cost. Okay, well, not at whatever the cost. I will always have my thrifty genes at work. But this past Christmas I was wooed by various bloggers' Christmas mantels covered in garlands, pine cones and brass candlesticks!
For the next 11 months I will be actively looking for inexpensive brass candlesticks, in anticipation of Christmas mantel 2020. I think I might even have a brass candlestick we received as a wedding gift 25 years ago packed away somewhere. Woo-hoo.
Vintage Hobnail Milk Glass Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set
I received this set of vintage hobnail milk glass sugar bowl and creamer from my husband this past Christmas. He purchased it from a local vintage market.
While I'd definitely classify it as hobnail, I noticed that the "bumps" on these pieces are more pointy than any I've ever seen on hobnail glass. The traditional bumps (at least in my experience) are usually round and smooth, unlike these which are more akin to metal studs.
I did some research and was surprised to find that "pointy" hobnail is definitely a thing. And it looks like Fenton Glass Co. (a premiere hobnail glass manufacturer) did indeed make some pointy hobnail pieces. Many of the ones I found on Etsy list them as being from the 1950's through the 1960's.
Despite the pointy dots on this vintage hobnail milk glass, I still love the look of this petite set. I'm going to display them alongside my treasured vintage hobnail milk glass collection.
Vintage Ironstone Creamer
I am always amazed at how much vintage ironstone I find while out thrifting. Somehow I've started collecting mini vintage ironstone creamers. This one was all of 99 cents at Goodwill.
Many pieces are unremarkable but some, like this one, have beautiful curves and lines. What a magnificent handle!
The underside of this creamer looks like the makers mark says"86." I did some research but came up empty-handed. If anyone has any info on this I'd love to hear from you.
I loved filling it with winter greens and white berries that are covered in faux snow and glitter.
You can do so much with vintage ironstone pieces in your every day decor. Whatever the season, they can always be filled with flowers or buds or stems of your choice.
Well, that's it until next time, friends!
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Happy Wednesday Kathleen. You found some great pieces. Love the milk glass pieces so pretty. Have a great rest of the week. xoxo
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